EEA COMMITTEES
INTEREST FORM

EEA COMMITTEES

 

​4J Bargaining Chair:

Dave Wines

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Bethel Bargaining Chair:

Al Lebovitz

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Benefits Committee Chair:

VACANT

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Bylaws Committee Co-Chairs

Dave Wines (4J) & Talor Kirk (Bethel)

 

Committee on Racial Equity Chair:

Vacant (4J) & Nicole Butler-Hooton (Bethel)

 

Community Outreach Committee Chair:

Vacant

 

Elections Committee Chair: 

Katie Mason

 

Human and Civil Rights Committee Chair: 

Vacant

 

Instruction Committee Co-Chairs:

Tina Leaton and Carissa Boyce

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Legislative Committee Chair:

Justin Potts

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Member Advocacy Committee Chair:

VACANT

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Membership Committee Chair:

Liz Nordling

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Organizing Committee Co-Chairs:

Drew White (4J) & Vacant (Bethel)

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Special Education and Inclusion Advisory Committee Co-Chairs:

Kim McManus and Lesli Harmon

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Committee Descriptions:

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Bargaining Committee:

Represents Association members in collective bargaining for salary, terms and conditions of employment

 

Benefits Committee:

Supports and trains JBC (Joint Benefits Committee) and JIBC (Joint Insurance Benefits Committee) licensed members

 

Budget Committee:

Oversees the EEA budget and annually meets to develop the upcoming budget to bring to Executive Board and Rep Council for approval

 

Bylaws & Policies Committee:

Reviews and revises the bylaws and policies of the Association to be approved by the Association Representative Council

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Community Outreach Committee:

The Community Outreach Committee builds connections between our union and the community we serve. We work to strengthen relationships with parents, local organizations, and neighbors through events, partnerships, and service projects. By sharing our stories and supporting community needs, we promote public education, amplify educator voices, and foster goodwill that benefits our students, our schools, and our members.

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CORE Committee:

Promotes culturally diverse participation in Association activities, provides and active support system for minority educators, and promotes positive change in the curriculum and instruction to include accurate multicultural materials​

 

Elections Committee:

Develops procedures for elections, conducts elections, and reports election results

 

Human & Civil Rights Committee:

Promotes the civil rights of teachers and students, educates members on policies relating to human rights, raises awareness of discrimination, establishes communication with other community and labor organizations for mutual assistance and support, and provide curriculum and/or training for teachers on human and civil rights

 

Instruction Committee:

Promotes positive changes in curriculum and instruction, develops and provides professional development opportunities, administers the EEA scholarship program and meets with Eugene and Bethel School Districts to provide EEA's perspective on instruction related issues

 

Legislative Committee:

Recommends action on proposed educational legislation, keeps Association members informed of political action, and maintains contact with legislators to support educational issues

 

Member Advocacy Committee:

Develops and administers procedures for maintaining negotiated agreements

 

Membership Committee:

Educates and provides orientation for new Association members, recruits new active members, and provides member support and recognition

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Organizing Committee:

Strengthens EEA’s collective power by building member engagement, leadership, and coordinated action across the association. The committee oversees Campaign Action Team (CAT) efforts, supporting strategic, values-driven campaigns that advance the interests of educators and students.

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Special Education and Inclusion Advisory Committee:

Supports EEA members in strengthening inclusive practices and services for students who receive special education services, while also advancing inclusion for all students. The committee serves as a bridge for communication among educators, families, and district administrators, helping to foster collaboration, shared understanding, and problem-solving. In addition, the committee works to promote and empower efforts that improve educators’ working conditions, recognizing that safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environments for students are built on supported, respected, and well-resourced educators.